SXSW

Contrary to popular belief, there are a few places in the heart of downtown where you can extricate yourself from the masses, and find a little peace and quiet…or at least a modicum of tranquility. Here’s a few of my favorite escapes, when the crowded rooms and streets overwhelm me. Trio at the Four Seasons … Continue reading »

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It’s officially the busy season in Austin, when you can’t throw a stick without hitting someone* from out of town/state/country that is “in for SX.” Just in case you aren’t aware, there are a set of standards for this festival. We call them The Rules for #SXSW. Please abide by these not-so-difficult directives for decorum, … Continue reading »

SXSW is in full swing, with SXSWedu wrapping last night. Thursday’s badge pick up for SXSWi was quiet, calm, and with almost no line. Today is a different story. Remember the 70’s Five Man Electric Band song “Signs?” Let’s just change that wording a bit and sing it together, “lines, lines, everywhere a line, blockin’ … Continue reading »

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